Chinese Execution Numbers Remain Shrouded Among Decline
China’s current decline in executions to globalization, and people’s greater freedom to express themselves online.
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International News
Armenia, Azerbaijan Tensions Flare Again Since 1994 Truce
The two former Soviet republics are trapped in a decade’s long squabble over the contested Armenian, mountainous region that was formerly a part of the Azerbaijani SSR. With independence being declared in 1991 and a three year war following it, Russia stepped in and was able to broker a truce between the two countries.
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Can Syria Be Whole Again?
Some suspect that the partition plan is a Russian idea, and the United States is simply following along. It is also uncertain how the recent withdrawal of Russian forces will affect the ceasefire.
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2016 Bombings Across the Globe: How ISIS Has Grown in Scope
Considering the sheer volume of these bombings, the details can get lost in the news cycle, here is the Envoy’s briefing on 2016 bombings with casualties above 20.
Read MoreSyrian Ceasefire Begins, A Shaky Peace Holds
The peace was a welcome sign for many in the war-torn country. Key rebel cities like Aleppo and Homs hosted new protests against the Assad regime, with the slogan, “The Revolution Continues.”
Read MoreItalian Senate Approves Civil Unions, Upholds Ban on Adoptions
The passage of the bill in the lower legislature would no longer make Italy the only country in Western Europe to not recognize civil unions, but it would still remain the only country that fails to recognize adoptions, according to CNN.
Read MoreVenezuela-Guyana Border Dispute Escalates
Although Venezuela towers over Guyana in both size and military stature, the clash between the two nations has restarted upon the recent discovery of oil sources in the waters near Guyana’s borders.
Read MoreKremlin Seeks to Compete with Washington for Global Leadership
After several instances of cooperation with the United States in Afghanistan, the Russian government has decided to withdraw any further assistance to the United States or the U.S.-backed Afghan government, according to the New York Times.
Read MoreCaste Protests in India Lead to Deaths, Water Shortages
The Jat community, an agricultural caste group, has been protesting in the north Indian state of Haryana against exclusion from caste-based quota systems.
Read MoreUganda’s President Museveni Wins Fifth Election in 30 Years
The U.S. Department of State reported “delays in the delivery of voting materials, reports of pre-checked ballots and vote buying, ongoing blockage of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, and excessive use of force by the police.”
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